# US 10,306,935 B2 · Adjustable clothing for physically impaired users > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,306,935 B2 - Document ID: US10306935B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/070,609 - Filed: 2016-03-15 - Published: 2016-10-06 - Granted: 2019-06-04 - Earliest claimed: 2015-03-30 - Applicants: Lawrence J. Knipp; Wanda V. Molinary; Veronica N. Knipp; Gregory A. Knipp; Mitchell L. Knipp - Inventors: Lawrence J. Knipp; Wanda V. Molinary; Veronica N. Knipp; Gregory A. Knipp; Mitchell L. Knipp - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10306935B2 ## CPC - A41D 13/1245: {for the upper part of the body} - A41D 13/1281: {with incorporated means for medical monitoring} - A41D 13/129: {Donning facilities, e.g. characterized by the opening} - A41D 27/10: Sleeves; Armholes - A41D 31/00: Materials specially adapted for outerwear - A41D: OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES ## Abstract A system and/or method a may include adjusting an opening in a garment. The method may include disconnecting at least one fastener attaching a first portion of material to a second portion of the material forming an opening in a garment with a first diameter. The method may include expanding the first opening from the first diameter to a second larger diameter using a third portion of material attaching the first portion to the second portion of material. The method may include inserting an appendage of a user through the expanded opening. At least a portion of the appendage may include a medical device. The medical device may be inhibited from conveying through the opening with the first diameter. The method may include folding the third portion of material within the first diameter of the opening when the at least one fastener is activated. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A method, comprising: disconnecting at least one fastener attaching a first portion of material to a second portion of the material forming an opening in a garment with a first diameter, wherein the garment comprises a shirt and the opening is formed as part of a sleeve of the shirt; expanding the first opening from the first diameter to a second larger diameter using a third portion of material attaching the first portion to the second portion of material; inserting an appendage of a user through the expanded opening, wherein at least a portion of the appendage comprises a medical device, wherein the medical device is inhibited from conveying through the opening with the first diameter, and wherein the medical device is a cast, brace, or prosthetic; and activating the at least one fastener to attach the first portion of material to the second portion of the material forming the opening such that the opening comprises the first diameter after the medical device of the appendage has passed through the opening. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, further comprising folding the third portion of material coupling the first portion to the second portion within the first diameter of the opening when the at least one fastener is activated attaching the first portion to the second portion. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the third portion of material comprises stretch fabric. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the at least one fastener comprises a button, a snap, a zipper, or hook and loop. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the garment comprises a short-sleeved shirt. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the garment comprises a short-sleeved shirt and the opening is formed as part of a sleeve of the short-sleeved shirt. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the third portion of material comprises a container for transporting items. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, further comprising: enlarging the opening by cutting the material forming the opening where the first portion and the second portion of material are attached; attaching the third portion of material to the first and the second portions of material. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, further comprising physically supporting the appendage using an appendage support system. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, further comprising: coupling the appendage to a coupling member of an appendage support system using an elongated member of the appendage support system; and physically supporting the appendage using the appendage support system. ### Claim 11 A method, comprising: disconnecting at least one fastener attaching a first portion of material to a second portion of the material forming an opening in a garment with a first diameter, wherein the garment comprises a shirt and the opening is formed as part of a sleeve of the shirt; expanding the first opening from the first diameter to a second larger diameter using a third portion of material attaching the first portion to the second portion of material, wherein the third portion of material is formed from a different material than the first and second portions of material; and inserting an appendage of a user through the expanded opening, wherein at least a portion of the appendage comprises a medical device, wherein the medical device is inhibited from conveying through the opening with the first diameter, and wherein the medical device is a cast, brace, or prosthetic. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The method of claim 11, wherein the third portion of material comprises a container for transporting items. ### Claim 13 (depends on 11) The method of claim 11, further comprising: enlarging the opening by cutting the material forming the opening where the first portion and the second portion of material are attached; attaching the third portion of material to the first and the second portions of material. ### Claim 14 (depends on 11) The method of claim 11, further comprising physically supporting the appendage using an appendage support system. ### Claim 15 (depends on 11) The method of claim 11, further comprising: coupling the appendage to a coupling member of an appendage support system using an elongated member of the appendage support system; and physically supporting the appendage using the appendage support system.